Year 10 Hour of Code


Lesson Objectives

  • Have a working knowledge of how operating systems have changed over time
  • Understand the basic principles of coding

Starter (20 mins)

Take a trip back in time.....To around 1985, I was 16........
Follow the instructions on the right to play a vintage game.......
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Task (10 mins)

Write a paragraph explaining how computing has changed since 1985. Try and include keywords such as GUI, WIMP and MS DOS. (Google what they mean if you have forgotten!)


Task (25 mins)

Try and program a game using Hour of Code.....

Click here to program Flappy Birds.....